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🔥 Photo Editing Was Hard Until I Learned This!
Published 21 days ago • 3 min read
Hello my friend!
I'm super excited to share with you a video I released last week all about one of the most impactful "light bulb" moments for me related to photo editing. I hope you enjoy and find it as helpful as do.
Also, I'm on a roll lately - here's another new image I just finished.
Have the best weekend! -Mark D.
Tre Cime, Italy
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Why Bracketing is Ruining Your Exposure
After running four photo workshops this fall, exposure bracketing is something that was discussed with the participants quite often. These discussions ranged from, what it is, when to do it, and most importantly, how to set it up. If you've ever set up bracketing in camera, then you know there is quite a few ways to configure this setting. In this video, I'll review what bracketing is, the problem that it solves, and the big problem you want to avoid that could certainly ruin your exposure.
The thought of editing my photos used to be something that caused me a great deal of anxiety and something I found quite intimidating. Just the shear number of tools available and decisions that had to be made was enough to turn me off from the entire process. But, there was one moment in particular, a light bulb moment, that made everything click for me. In this video, I'll review the defining moment for me that made photo editing much easier.
If you've gotten into outdoor and landscape photography in the last ten years you've more than likely heard that f/11 is the best aperture to use for this genre of photography. In this video, I'll share with you three reasons that debunk this f/11 myth along with what I've found to be a much better solution when it comes to determining the best camera settings for your photography gear.
I've been 100% all-in on landscape photography for almost 10 years now. During these years, I lost my corporate job in the financial marketing space, subsequently built a business solely around outdoor photography, made numerous mistakes along the way, learned more about photography than I ever thought possible, created an online photography publication with over 55,000 readers, and most importantly, edited thousands of landscape photographs. In this article, I’ll share with you the defining moments of my photographic journey in hopes you’ll be able to progress faster in yours.
1. Embrace Shoshin: The Beginner’s Mindset
The term "Shoshin" is a Japanese Zen concept that means "beginner’s mindset." As we progress in any field, we tend to become know-it-alls. The more you learn, the more your mind closes off to new ideas. When you're a beginner, your rate of improvement is rapid because you're a sponge, absorbing every bit of information. Embracing the beginner’s mindset, whether you’re new to photography or have been doing it for decades, is one of the best things you can do to continually learn and grow.
2. The Power of Perspective
We all see the world the same way, with our eyes at the top of our heads. This common perspective makes photographs taken at eye level look ordinary. By shifting your perspective—getting lower to the ground, higher up, or moving to the side—you create unique and intriguing images that stand out. Experiment with different angles to capture the world in ways that people don't typically see. >> Read More
🤓 PHOTO NERDS
📸 The most common compression format for digital cameras today stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG).
💾 The first digital camera with a memory card only held 10 photos.
📷 The word "Photography" is derived from the Greek word to draw with light.
✨ INSPO
"When people ask me what equipment I use - I tell them my eyes" - Anonymous
"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do." - Andy Warhol
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